Reading STAAR Review 1

Brianna did not like many of her roommate’s habits. Tory regularly dropped dirty clothes on the floor. Once she even left the front door unlocked when she went for a run in the neighborhood! Brianna even thought about looking for a new roommate. However, Tory had been one of her best friends for the past 5 years. Brianna decided tomorrow, she would just talk to Tory about it.
What is Brianna’s main problem?

• Tory is her best friend
• Tory dropped dirty clothes on the floor
• Tory had habits that were bothering her
• Tory would not change

Brianna did not like many of her roommate’s habits. Tory regularly dropped dirty clothes on the floor. Once she even left the front door unlocked when she went for a run in the neighborhood! Brianna even thought about looking for a new roommate. However, Tory had been one of her best friends for the past 5 years. Brianna decided tomorrow, she would just talk to Tory about it.
The setting of the paragraph is most likely at…. 

• Brianna and Tory’s apartment
• the school Brianna and Tory attend 
• their parent’s house
• in the neighborhood 

Brianna did not like many of her roommate’s habits. Tory regularly dropped dirty clothes on the floor. Once she even left the front door unlocked when she went for a run in the neighborhood! Brianna even thought about looking for a new roommate. However, Tory had been one of her best friends for the past 5 years. Brianna decided tomorrow, she would just talk to Tory about it.
The setting of the paragraph is most likely at…. 

• Brianna and Tory’s apartment
• the school Brianna and Tory attend 
• their parent’s house
• in the neighborhood 

Zack loved running on the trail near his house. One morning he noticed a dog without a collar. Zach slowly walked over to the dog to see if the owner was around. As he approached the animal it turned and began to growl, showing its teeth. Zach stopped suddenly so he wouldn’t startle the dog. Just when the dog looked as though he was going to lung at Zach, someone shouted, “Trey, come!” The dog relaxed and followed the man who called.
What is the turning point in the story?

• The dog relaxed and follow its owner
• Zach suddenly stopped
• Zach went for a run
• Someone shouted, “Trey, come!”

You’ve probably heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm.” I never really understood the meaning. Who would want a worm? But, a week ago I experienced it. My friend Juan and I found out that our favorite band was playing a free concert in Town Square. We made a plan to show up at 10am. The concert would begin at 6pm. Our goal was front row seats. Juan brought snacks and I brought blankets. We were the first ones there, had an amazing time hanging out all day in the sun, and got front row seats. We were the early birds and got the “worm” front row seats!
Why did the author include the saying “The early bird gets the worm?”

• to teach the reader about birds
• to let the reader make a connection between the saying and character’s experience
• to let the reader come to their own conclusion
• to teach the reader a lesson

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You’ve probably heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm.” I never really understood the meaning. Who would want a worm? But, a week ago I experienced it. My friend Juan and I found out that our favorite band was playing a free concert in Town Square. We made a plan to show up at 10am. The concert would begin at 6pm. Our goal was front row seats. Juan brought snacks and I brought blankets. We were the first ones there, had an amazing time hanging out all day in the sun, and got front row seats. We were the early birds and got the “worm” front row seats!
Which answer best fits with the theme of the story?

• It’s important to arrive at a concert early
• Make sure you show up early
• Always plan to arrive early
• If you plan ahead and arrive early you will be at an advantage

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Poem from “A Birthday” by Christina Rossetti
My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is in a watered shoot; My heart is like an apple-tree Whose boughs are bent with thickest fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell That paddles in a halcyon sea; My heart is gladder than all these Because my love is come to me.
What is the author trying to illustrate in the poem?

• She’s describing her heart
• She’s drawing a visual for us through words
• She’s trying to show us how happy her heart is through comparisons
• She’s describing her love

George Washington is best known for being our first president. He laid the foundation for the great country we live in today. Before he took on this important role, he was a leader in many other ways. He was an officer in the French and Indian war, in 1775 he became the commander and chief of the Continental Army, and he presided over the Constitutional Convention. All of these important experiences helped mold Washington into the man he became as our president.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Washington led our country in many different roles
• Washington was more than just our president
• The United States would not be what it is today without George Washington
• Washington was a president, leader of the army, and organizer for the Constitutional Convention

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Great White Sharks can be 20 feet long and weigh around 4,000 pounds. They have special sensors in their noses that help them find prey. Great White Sharks can also swim at very high speeds, and sometimes even jump right out of the water to catch their prey! They prefer to eat seals and dolphins, but they’ll attack any warm-blooded creature, including humans.

What is the main idea?

• Great White Sharks are dangerous animals
• Great White Sharks have sharp teeth
• Great White Sharks attack humans
• Great White Sharks swim at high speeds

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Vote for me, Jason Miller 7th grade class president. I believe I will make an awesome president! Who’s tired of the cafeteria menu? And Sloppy Joes? Well, as class president I’ll make sure your voice is heard. Also, as a member of the basketball team I’ll work hard to start fundraisers so we can finally get those new uniforms we’ve been hoping for. Finally, I’m a nice guy and that will make working with me a whole lot easier. Vote for me, Jason Miller 7th grade class president.
What is Jason’s main claim in his speech?

• He will get a new cafeteria menu.
• He will make a good class president.
• He will get the basketball team new uniforms.
• He is a nice guy.